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Fire-rated sealant in Fishbourne, West Sussex
We cover Fishbourne for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Open gaps behind door architraves
How we handle fire rated sealant in Fishbourne
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate, and we can record what went where. We work on linear gaps, flats & HMOs and plasterboard & masonry, and people most often call us about linear gaps at the head of walls and standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap.
If you run a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Fishbourne, the washrooms and kitchen need the same attention as a big site.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Fishbourne as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a job in Fishbourne, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fishbourne
Landlords and agents in Fishbourne can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
If you manage several properties in or around Fishbourne, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Fishbourne
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Fishbourne?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
I let a flat near Fishbourne station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. We work from the specification you give us, and apply each product to its tested details.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Towns and villages near Fishbourne
Other services in Fishbourne
Common problems we fix in Fishbourne
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
Letting a property close to Fishbourne station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Why deal with it now?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Getting them done and written up means you can show the action was taken. Around Fishbourne, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before we start.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Workplaces and buildings in Fishbourne
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Fishbourne, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. Fishbourne has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter and St Mary, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Managing a site like Fishbourne CofE Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Every kind of property in Fishbourne can book us for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Fishbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for fire rated sealant. Portsmouth is on our list too, about 12 miles from Fishbourne.
Here we cover the PO19 and PO18 postcode area for fire rated sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Around Fishbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Central C of E Junior School and Bishop Luffa School. Fishbourne has its own railway station: Fishbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fishbourne includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before applying the sealant.
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. We seal the ones on your specification with a tested product.